Celebrating an extraordinary birthday

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The 100th birthday of Piney Island resident Dick Henry was Sept. 27, and Henry's neighbors on Piney Island and Little Piney Island and beyond honored him, including Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, where Henry was invited to raise the flag, and Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Henry, a World War II...

  • Rear Adm. John Spencer, commander, Submarine Group 10, presents Chief Fire Control Technician Richard Henry (retired) with a flag, letter and coin in celebration of his 100th birthday on behalf of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith.  SUBMITTED
    Rear Adm. John Spencer, commander, Submarine Group 10, presents Chief Fire Control Technician Richard Henry (retired) with a flag, letter and coin in celebration of his 100th birthday on behalf of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith. SUBMITTED
The 100th birthday of Piney Island resident Dick Henry was Sept. 27, and Henry's neighbors on Piney Island and Little Piney Island and beyond honored him, including Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay,…

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